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SC.5.3 Structure and Properties of Matter

• SC.5.3.1 Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence of structure and properties of matter.

  • SC.5.3.1.A Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.

    • Interpret ball-and-stick models (5-F.1)
    • Match chemical formulas to ball-and-stick models (5-F.2)
    • Complete chemical formulas for ball-and-stick models (5-F.3)
    • Classify elementary substances and compounds using models (5-F.8)
    • How does particle motion affect temperature? (6-J.1)
    • Particle motion and changes of state (6-J.2)
    • How does particle motion affect gas pressure? (6-J.3)
    • Identify how particle motion affects temperature and pressure (6-J.4)

  • SC.5.3.1.B Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that regardless of the type of change that occurs when heating, cooling, or mixing substances, the total weight of matter is conserved.

    • Understand conservation of matter using graphs (5-B.2)
    • Compare physical and chemical changes (5-D.1)

  • SC.5.3.1.C Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

    • Compare properties of objects (5-A.1)

  • SC.5.3.1.D Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.

    • Compare physical and chemical changes (5-D.1)
    • Identify reactants and products (5-D.2)

SC.5.8 Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems

• SC.5.8.2 Gather and analyze data to communicate understanding of matter and energy in organisms and ecosystems.

  • SC.5.8.2.A Use models to describe that energy in animals' food (used for body repair, growth, and motion and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.

    • How do plants make food? (5-L.3)
    • Identify the photosynthetic organism (5-L.7)
    • Identify roles in food chains (5-P.3)
    • How does matter move in food chains? (5-P.4)

  • SC.5.8.2.B Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.

    • Classify fruits and vegetables as plant parts (5-L.1)
    • Identify plant parts and their functions (5-L.2)

  • SC.5.8.2.C Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.

    • Body systems: digestion (5-K.5)
    • Identify roles in food chains (5-P.3)
    • How does matter move in food chains? (5-P.4)
    • Interpret food webs I (5-P.5)
    • Interpret food webs II (5-P.6)

SC.5.11 Space Systems: Earth's Stars and Solar System

• SC.5.11.3 Gather and analyze data to communicate understanding of space systems: Earth's stars and solar system.

  • SC.5.11.3.A Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down.

  • SC.5.11.3.B Support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth.

    • Brightness of the Sun and other stars (5-W.)

  • SC.5.11.3.C Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in the length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.

    • Shadows (5-W.1)
    • Earth’s rotation and orbit (5-W.2)
    • Day and night (5-W.)

SC.5.13 Earth's Systems

• SC.5.13.4 Gather and analyze data to communicate understanding of Earth's systems.

  • SC.5.13.4.A Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.

    • Label parts of rock cycle diagrams (5-R.5)
    • Select parts of rock cycle diagrams (5-R.6)
    • Label parts of water cycle diagrams (5-U.2)
    • Select parts of water cycle diagrams (5-U.3)
    • Describe the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere (5-U.4)

  • SC.5.13.4.B Describe and graph the amounts of salt water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.

    • Describe and graph water on Earth (5-U.1)

  • SC.5.13.4.C Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth's resources and environment.

    • Science literacy: how can a community protect sea turtles? (5-Q.1)

  • SC.5.13.4.D Define a simple design problem that can be solved by applying scientific ideas about the conservation of fresh water on Earth.

  • SC.5.13.4.E Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

    • Identify the best design solution to prevent hurricane damage (5-X.2)